Russell is a county in Kentucky. It was formed in 1826 from the following county/ies: Cumberland/Adair/Wayne. Russell began keeping birth records in 1852, marriage records in 1826, and death records in 1852. It began keeping land records in 1825, probate records in 1826, and court records in 1826. For more information, contact the county at P.O. Box 579, Jamestown 42629-0579. On the attached map, Russell is located at F7.